Mahatma Gandhi University vs Ssim-Iibs
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Ssim-Iibs in Bangalore, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Ssim-Iibs |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹3.6L – ₹9L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹14.1 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 5 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Commerce |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | Not matched yet |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | iibs.edu.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹3.6 lakh at Ssim-Iibs.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹14.1 LPA at Ssim-Iibs.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Ssim-Iibs is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Ssim-Iibs is in Bangalore, Karnataka, about 390 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Ssim-Iibs is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Ssim-Iibs lists 5; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes in all and Ssim-Iibs lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
